Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Profound Research LLC; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Professional development support

Certification support

Ongoing education

Job summary

Profound Research LLC in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to lead study activities from start-up through closeout at one of our sites. You will manage visits, collect data, and maintain audit-ready documentation while collaborating with investigators, sponsors, and CROs.

You’ll contribute to patient safety and data integrity by tracking adverse events, ensuring protocol compliance, and delivering participant-centered support throughout the study lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year of relevant experience, OR Associate’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR High school diploma with 4+ years of relevant experience and at least 1 year of CRC experience.
• Experience performing clinical procedures including vital signs, EKGs, phlebotomy, and lab processing
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with EDC platforms and clinical trial management systems
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary coordinator for assigned clinical trials, managing study activities from start-up through closeout
• Execute full visit flow independently – participant visits, protocol procedures, data collection, and documentation
• Lead patient interactions with clarity, compassion, ensuring participants feel informed and supported throughout their study experience
• Maintain accurate, timely, audit-ready documentation across source documents, CRFs, and EDC systems
• Track and report adverse events, deviations, and safety findings in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements
• Communicate directly and professionally with investigators, sponsors, CROs, and internal teams
• Support site readiness for monitoring visits and audits

Skills

Clinical trial coordination

Data collection

Documentation

Patient interactions

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 1+ year experience

Associate’s degree with 3+ years experience

High school diploma with 4+ years experience

Tools

EDC platforms

Clinical trial management systems

Job description

Profound Research LLC in Carlsbad, CA is seeking a Clinical Research Coordinator I to lead study activities from start-up through closeout at one of our sites. You will manage visits, collect data, and maintain audit-ready documentation while collaborating with investigators, sponsors, and CROs.

You’ll contribute to patient safety and data integrity by tracking adverse events, ensuring protocol compliance, and delivering participant-centered support throughout the study lifecycle.